Torque converter, draining

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Special tools and equipment

V.A.G 1358 A Oil extractor

Fig 1: Special Tool - Oil Extraction Unit V.A.G 1358 A
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If the torque converter has become fouled by abrasion or when performing a major overhaul of the transmission, drain the torque converter as follows:

Extract ATF from torque converter using V.A.G 1358 A and probe V.A.G 1358 A/1.

Fig 2: Probe V.A.G 1358 A/1 Connected To Oil Extractor V.A.G 1358 A

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